“My record is a central issue in the campaign,” Rep. Joe Barton says. “We never take an election for granted. … The good news is it’s a conservative district, and I have a conservative voting record.” …

In just a few hours, the Paul campaign has already raised more than $225,000 from supporters across the country who still want to see the Texas congressman in the White House — or at least at the Republican National Convention. …

Congressman Paul dropped in on a House press conference to support a bipartisan amendment to the defense authorization bill. The amendment would change existing law to ensure due process rights are guaranteed to anyone detained in the United States, citizen or not. …

Today, the American Council of Life Insurers held its 31st annual Capital Challenge, which benefits the Wounded Warrior Project. The 5k race includes teams from the Legislative, Executive and Judicial branches, as well as the Media. Both Texas senators were up for the challenge. …